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Hawaii Race for the Cure® Virtual October 17
Funds raised by the community support Komen’s investments in breakthrough research, needed patient care and public policy action at all levels of government.
Park Officials Offer Guidance on How to View Latest Kīlauea Eruption
Park officials are advising visitors where they safely view Kīlauea’s new lava lake eruption within Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park.
47 New COVID Infections Reported on Hawaiʻi Island
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health reported 279 new COVID-19 cases Saturday, bringing the statewide total to 79,851.
Young Hawaiian Monk Seal Returned to Wild After Rehabilitation at Ke Kai Ola
A young Hawaiian monk seal was successfully released back to the ocean after spending more than two months at Kailua-Kona’s Marine Mammal Center Ke Kai Ola for malnutrition and maternal separation.
Ige Extends Emergency Proclamation, COVID Restrictions in Hawai´i
Whatever chance Hawai´i had at leaving COVID restrictions behind come the start of October were obliterated with the arrival of the Delta variant to island shores.
Rate of Lava Lake Rise Decreases as Eruption Continues at Kīlauea
At Kīlauea, lava continues to erupt within Halemaʻumaʻu, though the number of active fountaining locations on the base and west wall of the crater has decreased and the rate of lava lake rise has slowed.
Flags Ordered to Half-Staff Sunday to Honor Fallen Firefighters
President Biden proclaimed Oct. 3 to Oct. 9 as Fire Prevention Week to pay respect to the brave firefighters and first responders who put their lives at risk daily for their fellow Americans.
DOH Reports 366 New Cases Friday
A total of 91 new infections were identified on the Big Island Friday.
HPD Releases Names of 25 Wanted on Big Island
Persons who know a warrant is out for their arrest are advised to report to the nearest police station to avoid having an officer go to their home or workplace to arrest them.
SO2 Levels Rise With Return of Vog
Conditions are changing rapidly, and poor air quality causing health effects may be very localized.
Suspect Charged With Attempted Murder After Incident With Police
The Hawai‘i Police Department has leveled charges of attempted murder against a suspect after a violent encounter with Big Island police.
Portion of Highway 190 Closed Indefinitely
The Hawai´i Police Department reported that Highway 190 is closed in both directions.
HPD Reports Missing Mountain View Teenager
Police ask anyone with information on Nuuanu’s whereabouts to call the department immediately.
Kīlauea Lava Lake Continues to Rise
Kīlauea’s lava lake has been rising approximately one meter (yard) an hour since the eruption began, Wednesday afternoon according to a US Geological Survey (USGS) update released Thursday.
Food & Wine Festival Chefs Gain Deeper Appreciation for Kalo
Chefs across the nation gained a deeper appreciation for kalo (taro) after spending several hours on a Waipiʻo Valley farm Wednesday, Sept. 29.
Big Island Surpasses 10K COVID Cases
A total of 56 new infections were identified on the Big Island Thursday.
Pele’s Hair Observed Near Kīlauea, NWS Reports
Volcanic glass, also known as Pele’s Hair, was observed near Kīlauea Wednesday evening, according to the National Weather Service in Honolulu.
